Lloyd P.

Consultancy that specializes in advising companies and leadership teams on growth strategies, operational excellence inintiatives and organizational development structures and concepts.

Legacy manufacturer and importer of fashion belts for men and women.

• Oversaw transformation of supply chain; recruited world class talent; reduced company overhead by over 20%; developed a strategic plan for the future including diversification of product and client base

Telemus Capital offers a holistic approach to wealth management, focusing on achieving clients' envisioned future and life’s most important goals.

• Served as "Integrator" for $2.0B AUM investment advisory and wealth management firm, catering to ultra-high net worth families.
• Generated $500K in additional annual revenue by rebranding and streamlining the pricing model, expanding the firm’s reach.
• Achieved a five percentage point reduction in operating cost ratio through new technology and systems implementation, enhancing efficiency and profitability.
• Transformed traditional company practices by recruiting a talented leadership team and implementing business-oriented policies, fostering a culture of operational excellence.

The Beacon Group is a Canadian-based consulting firm specializing in Organizational Effectiveness, working with a diverse range of clients to drive transformation, optimize architecture, and improve performance.

• • Drove change and transformation across various industries by designing organizational improvement plans, signifying a broad impact on leadership and operations.
• • Created and articulated a brand vision, mission, and objectives for a global logistics group, and effectively delivered related seminars across North America, demonstrating exceptional strategic planning and communication skills.

Mexx is an internationally recognized retailer of fashion apparel and accessories, managing a multi-channel business that includes wholesale and retail operations across more than 65 countries.

• Played a crucial role in the acquisition of the $200M retailer while launching Mexx's first e-commerce site, establishing a new channel for growth and customer engagement.
• Reduced operational expenses by $3M through strategic cost-cutting measures, enhancing the company's financial health and repositioning the brand for a streamlined customer experience.
• Improved merchandise turnover by 50% by revising merchandising, planning, inventory, and design strategies, leading to more efficient inventory management and increased sales velocity.
• Successfully oversaw the completion and due diligence for the sale to a private equity suitor, preparing the organization and brand for a significant ownership transition.

Indigo is Canada’s largest book, gift, and specialty toy retailer.

• Re-organized Indigo’s leadership structure to streamline processes, enabling quicker implementation of strategic changes.
• Implemented KPIs and payroll discipline, achieving a 2% increase in conversion rates and a 2% reduction in payroll costs.
• Led re-merchandising efforts across stores to enhance space for non-book products, adopting standard retail practices for better merchandising discipline.
• Developed a strategic plan for small format stores and drove rationalization of real estate portfolio to optimize Indigo’s retail footprint.

Gap Inc. bridges gaps in the world through its portfolio of lifestyle brands, offering everything from quality fashion at every price point to sustainable luxury and modern essentials.

• Drove revenue expansion from $225M to over $1.2B, significantly growing Gap Inc. (Canada)'s market presence and profitability.
• Delivered 33 consecutive months of double-digit comp store sales growth through strategic merchandising, assortments, and inventory investments.
• Introduced Old Navy to the Canadian market, opening 12 stores in a single day, diversifying and strengthening the brand's presence in Canada.
• Enhanced the leadership team by recruiting high-potential staff across critical functions including HR, Store Operations, Strategy, IT, and Visual Merchandising, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.